Residents Encouraged to Help Water City Trees During Heat Wave

Peterborough, ON - The City of Peterborough is encouraging residents to help water newly planted City trees on road allowances and boulevards next to homes as the hot weather continues.  

Young, or newly planted trees are especially vulnerable to heat stress and drought.  

The City installs watering bags on newly planted trees and will fill those bags as needed.  

However, community support is sometimes requested during heat events to help keep new trees hydrated. Residents are encouraged to fill watering bags once or twice a week during hot, dry weather.  

This community involvement helps ensure new and young trees establish strong roots and thrive long-term, contributing to the City's green infrastructure and urban canopy.